Part 8: SSP Technologies: Structures, Materials, and Controls (11:37)

• Introduction - John Mankins
• Structures and Materials Technology for Space Solar Power
• Inflatable Trusses
• Isogrid Boom
• Other Inflatable Structures
• Hexapod

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DVD Menu:

• Part 1: Introduction (5:18)
  • John Mankins
  • Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept)
• Part 2: Space Solar Power DVD Preview (3:28)
• Part 3: SSP Systems Integration - Harvey Feingold, PhD (4:52)
• Part 4: SSP Technologies: Wireless Power Transmission (4:54)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Microwave Transmission
  • Laser Transmission
• Part 5: SSP Technologies: Solar Power Generation (20:06)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Thin-Film Solar Cells
  • Quantum Dot Solar Cells
  • Rainbow Concentrator
  • Secondary Solar Concentrator
  • Power Tile
  • Arc Mitigation
• Part 6: SSP Technologies: Thermal Management (1:39)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Deployable Radiator
• Part 7: SSP Technologies: Power Management and Distribution (6:52)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Photovoltaic Array Regulator
• Part 8: SSP Technologies: Structures, Materials, and Controls (11:37) [THIS PAGE]
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Structures and Materials Technology for Space Solar Power
  • Inflatable Trusses
  • Isogrid Boom
  • Other Inflatable Structures
  • Hexapod
• Part 9: SSP Technologies: Space Transportation and Infrastructures (5:25)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Future Spaceport
  • Propulsion Technologies
  • Future Space Transportation Benefits
• Part 10: SSP Technologies: Space Assembly, Maintenance, and Servicing (5:06)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Robo-Naut
  • L.E.M.U.R. - Limbed Excursion Mechanical Utility Rover
• Part 11: SSP Technologies: Environmental Health and Safety Concerns (3:33)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Plant Response to Microwave Radiation
• Part 12: SSP Technologies: Additional Research and Technologies (7:51)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Spacecraft Configuration
  • Halo Concept
  • MEMS: Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System
• Part 13: SSP Technologies: Applications of SSP Technologies (10:01)
  • Introduction - John Mankins
  • Solar Sail Test Bed
  • Solar Sail Science Application
  • Robotic Rover
• Part 14: SSP Technology Flight Demos (2:30)
• Part 15: Conclusion and Credits (4:14)
  • Concluding Remarks - John Mankins
  • Credits
• Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser (8:49)
  • Reasons for space solar power
  • International interest in space solar power
  • Concerns about space solar power
  • Final thoughts on space solar power

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